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In 1948, the founder of information theory, Claude Shannon, proposed modelling language in terms of…
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Taiwan’s latest computer chip has serious implications for technology – and the island’s security
On April 1, 2025, the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC introduced the world’s most advanced microchip: the…
how we used AI to trace the evolution of bacteria on Earth
There are roughly a trillion species of microorganisms on Earth – the vast majority of…
what drives Cameroon’s web developers to assist online fraudsters
When people discuss online fraud, the focus is often on those who directly deceive victims.…
Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding
Imagine you’ve planned the trip of a lifetime for your animal-loving family: a cruise to…
Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort
When deciding if something is worth the effort, whether you’ve already exerted yourself or face…
UKRI budget allocations confirmed for 2025 to 2026 – UKRI
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s (DSIT) Allocations publication outlines how the research and…
Hackers have hit major super funds. A cyber expert explains how to stop it happening again
Several of Australia’s biggest superannuation funds have suffered a suspected coordinated cyberattack, with scammers stealing…
‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat
Earlier this year news broke about doctors in London curing blindness in children with a…